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On this day in history, May 1, 1931, Empire State Building opens during Great Depression

The majestic Empire State Building, now the Grand Old Lady of the New York City skyline, opened amid great civic fanfare just 14 months after construction on it began on this day in history, May 1, 1931. The skyscraper “must long remain one of the outstanding glories of a great city,” President Herbert Hoover said, flipping a ceremonial switch in …

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Biden laments 'extreme' Florida abortion ban, blames Trump

President Biden is calling the newly implemented 6-week abortion restriction in Florida an “extreme ban” — and blaming former President Donald Trump. Biden released a statement Wednesday calling the pro-life limit on abortion eligibility a “nightmare.” “Today, an extreme abortion ban takes effect in Florida, banning reproductive health care before many women even know they are pregnant,” the president said …

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Trump eyes 2 battleground states as he looks to tear down Dem 'blue wall' again

Donald Trump is making the most of his day off from court this week. With the judge in the former president’s first criminal trial using Wednesdays to handle other business from other cases he’s handling, Trump is heading to two crucial states that may decide the winner of his 2024 rematch with President Biden. Trump is making campaign stops in …

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Presidential Debates Commission sticking to original schedule amid Trump's calls for earlier debates

The Commission on Presidential Debates will proceed with its original schedule despite requests from former President Trump’s campaign for earlier events. The commission released its schedule last November, but Trump’s camp has urged organizers to offer earlier and more frequent debates in a bid to outshine President Biden onstage. “The CPD’s criteria […] will be applied in early September; afterward, …

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Biden urges media to 'rise up to the seriousness of the moment' following softball interview with Howard Stern

President Biden had a stark message for the media to meet the “seriousness of the moment” on the heels of his own strained relationship with the press. At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Biden pleaded with the journalists in the room to take former President Trump’s “attack on democracy” seriously and not dismiss his rhetoric as “just Trump talk.” “I’m …

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On this day in history, April 30, 1789, George Washington inaugurated as first US president

President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789. In his address, which he delivered at New York City’s Federal Hall, Washington expressed his anxiety over the prospect of leading a new nation. At the time, New York City’s Federal Hall served as the U.S. Capitol, according to …

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Vanderbilt students pick sides in 2024 election: Voting for Biden 'even if he's ancient'

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt University students shared their top voter priorities and which candidate they’re likely to support in the upcoming presidential election. “I don’t really like either option, so that’s where I’m at,” Lexi told Fox News Digital about the likely match-up between President Biden and former President Trump. “I don’t know.” Tommy said he would vote for “whoever’s going …

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Biden team concerned about 'risk' of letting him debate Trump, Politico columnist argues

President Biden’s team worries that debate with former President Trump would “risk exposing” the chief executive on , Politico politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday. During a Friday interview with Howard Stern, Biden said he would be “happy to debate” Trump. The former president answered the challenge, saying he would be willing to debate …

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RFK, Jr reveals path to presidency as Biden, Trump campaigns target race 'spoiler'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has revealed what he says is his path to the White House as he faces increased pressure from the Biden and Trump campaigns targeting what some have described as his “spoiler” candidacy. “All we need to do is get to 33% to win the election,” Kennedy told Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo last …

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Scathing poll reveals what Biden has in common with these presidents who lost reelection battles

With just over six months to go until Election Day, two new polls are spelling trouble for President Biden as he faces off against former President Trump in a 2024 rematch. Biden trails Trump by six points, according to a CNN national survey. And new numbers from Gallup indicate Biden had the lowest approval rating during the first quarter of …

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